Fantasy figure retailer Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW) has been one of the most exciting UK small-caps lately, its share price up 263% in the past 12 months. Over three years, it has grown a whopping 438%. However, it is down around 2% today, following the publication of its half-yearly results for the six months to 26 November.

With huge gains achieved over the last 12 months, holders of fantasy figure retailer GamesWorkshop (LSE:GAW) and drinks supplier Conviviality (LSE:CVR) can be forgiven for never wanting 2017 to end. Let's look at why these stocks have performed so well and speculate on whether this positive momentum can continue in 2018.

Massive gains

Back in January, stock in Nottingham-based Games Workshop traded at 730p. Fast-forward to December and the very same shares change hands for almost 250% more.